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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,761.76, 1,042,998.36 and 416,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,761.76, 1,042,998.36 and 416,229.92 is: 574,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,761.76 : 1,042,998.36 = 416,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,761.76/1,042,998.36 = 416,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,761.76x = 1,042,998.36 × 416,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,761.76x = 434,127,123,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,127,123,942.93/755,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,423.25

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